Absolutely, the best bakery. Not only in the Valrico-Brandon area, but Florida in general…read more The environment is always very lively here, and the food is delicious. I love spending my time viewing all the beautiful pastries in the glass case while I wait for, quite honestly, the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had to be prepared. Moreno's will always have my business. Hot, fresh, food: Made with love. Not to mention the orange juice only has one ingredient.

My favorite bakery in the Tampa Bay area! They literally…read morehave everything you could ask for in a bakery. The ambiance of a pretty general- seating if you want to eat in. There is a hot food bar and the bakery space. In regard to the hot food, I have had the oxtails. I was not in love with the oxtails. They could have been more tender with a better flavor profile. The bakery is where it's at. Dubai brownies, danishes cakes and cookies. Come get some

Appears to be locally-opened…read more Interesting variety of flavors including vegan. The walls are adorned with local art for sale. The also have whatnots for sale. There is inside and outside seating. They are tucked in a corner of a strip mall. If you're not looking for them, you will drive by. There is a special event room, but I didn't observe it. The staff were informative with explaining flavors. Samples are provided upon request.

We came by for some ice cream after dinner. We ordered a scoop of banana pudding, hot cakes and a…read moresmall sundae. They seem confused and said the sundae comes in one size but the menu states differently. We paid 20$ for 3 scoops of ice cream and one with Hershey syrup. The scoops have gotten smaller and the flavors are not as good as they once were. They have odd art on one side for sale and spray paint on the other side. I straightened up their book box that is full of both adult and children's books. Sadly not sure we will be back.

Yum! This is my second time here. This time i decided to try the strawberry shortcake - added…read morecheesecake slice. The shaved snow melts right in your mouth, the crumbles were tasty and a perfect texture. I would say the cheesecake slice was not good.. it was dry, and grainy. Everything else was on point! Will try this again without the cheesecake. Service is always great, fast and the ambiance isn't too loud.

Shaved ice from here is so fluffy, the flavor carries really well and it's a great bite for anyone…read morelooking to cure a sweet tooth. I will add that it can be REALLY sweet depending on the flavor you get, but it can also be subtle. I really like this place. Only pulled a star away because the cheesecake add-on to my Shaved Ice was a bit stale. Just in a way as if it might have been in the fridge too long and lost its freshness. Otherwise, definitely a place I'll be back to.

What a great place for dessert! Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking off the torturous…read moreSR60 in Brandon, I wish I lived closer so I could be a regular. Inside was bright and clean and pink, with cute signs and decorations on all walls. We were immediately greeted and given the spiel since we had never been: cookies with or without frosting, cookie ice cream sandwich with flavors of your choosing, boxes of cookies, or just ice cream. I went with a sprinkle cookie with icing, and it was perfect. I love icing so sweet it makes me shudder, and makes my teeth feel like they are about to fall out, and this hit all those benchmarks. We were told that while the cookies are made in house, the ice cream is not; however, it is made by a local dairy (ice creamery?) and brought in fresh. Go here eat cookies be happy!

I thought the $3.49 brownie with fudge was better than all of the dozen cookies that I tried. Next…read moretime, I'll ask if they can heat mine up or get a fresh one out of the oven and it would be perfect. In my photos I numbered the $25.99 12 mini cookies with 1 being the best and 10 being the worst. I couldn't label the 11th cookie, but just look at the photo. I did order 2 chcolate chip cookies on the left side. I didn't try all of the cookies, but here is my ranking from best to worst: (Best) 1. Red Velvet - the icing is actually delicious 2. Birthday Cake 3. Peanut Butter 4. Pink Strawberry 5. Stuffed Oreo white chocolate 6. Stuffed Oreo milk chocolate 7. Turtle caramel chocolate 8. M&M 9. Sprinkle 10. Chocolate Chip (I ordered 2) 11. Snickerdoodle Overall, if I came back for cookies, only the top 2 were worth ordering. The brownie you should absolutely get. For any other style cookie, Bake N babes (especially chocolate chip) or Indy's cookies are the best you can get around Tampa Bay.

The coolest chill spot in Brandon! Coffee was great, staff were extremely friendly, and the vibes…read morehit this became a new remote work spot for us but they also have a ton of fun events to attend.

Moon Mountain has the chillest, relaxed vibe of any coffee shop I've been to in the Brandon area…read more With plentiful seating for relaxation, playing board games with the friends, to drinking at the bar, this cafe is perfect for every occasion. I friend recommended this place for their coffee and homework time. So I proceeded to do the same today. The music is THE best, I loved every song they have put on. They have a guitar for any artist to play and many drink options like kava tea, loose leaf, coffee, smoothies, beer, sodas and more! The barista/bartender Zoey was super sweet! She answered all my newbie questions and recommendations. I tried their iced latte with coconut and caramel which was DELISH. The coffee was smooth with a strong flavor which I like, but not bitter. I will for sure be back! This is my fav spot now for homework sesh time in the Brandon area.

While this restaurant is well known for its sweet desserts, I decided to try their bento box for…read morethe first time -- specifically the chicken bento box -- and I was pleasantly surprised. The box came well-assembled: white rice topped with teriyaki chicken, garnished with rice seasoning, a side of noodles also seasoned with rice seasoning, a salad with dressing, and two pieces of fried gyoza. The gyoza were the highlight for me -- crispy and quite good. Overall, the ensemble made for a satisfying, no-fuss meal. Simple, decent, and I wouldn't hesitate to order it again. The ambiance is where this place really adds some personality. One corner of the restaurant is dedicated to DIY painting activities, making it a great spot for creative types or families. On the other side, there are claw machines for those feeling lucky enough to win a stuffed toy. It gives the place a lively, playful energy that sets it apart from your average dining spot. Service was good. All in all, a fun place for an easy, enjoyable meal

Overall, the pancakes were delicious. The service was okay; it took about 20 minutes to get to us…read more So I'd say don't go if you're extremely hungry lol and the ambiance is okay. I am never a fan of the metal chairs because I'm a plus size girl.

If you happen to be in this little corner of Brandon, stop by this cafe to get some cheesecake…read more They make a very creamy, rich cheesecake in a variety of flavors (they report up to 33 flavors), as well as other desserts. Do it. Who cares about carbs? I ordered a strawberry cheesecake cup, a caramel pecan pumpkin spice cheesecake slice, a slice of carrot cake, and a chocolate chip cookie. Everything was delicious. The family was very happy at dessert that night. Lots of parking in the mini mall.

Great cheesecake!!…read more We had the Reese's and Strawberry Shortcake cheesecake slices and the Biscoff dessert cup. The cheesecake was thick, creamy and rich. The strawberry shortcake had cake on the bottom with strawberries and a drizzle on top. Very satisfying. The Reese's was very good with peanut butter and chocolate on top. Nice chunks of Reese's throughout. The dessert cup was sooooo good. It is a creamier no bake filling with crust crumbles on the bottom layered with caramel and biscoff cookies. It was very big and filling. Service was quick and friendly. Selection was good for late on a Saturday. Inside is small with a couple tables and a bar in the back.

So walking pass this place first thing I saw was the sign that said Fried Oreos, Fried Cheesecake,…read moreFried Twinkies, Fried Brownies... I seriously talked myself into walking pass it as I kept looking saying OMG You do not have all this goodness right here.. they laughed at me and say come on you gotta try it.. I said nooooo I can't it's not what I walked in this mall for. I continued to the clothing store across from them but leaving out I had to pass Remo's so guess what we found each other and I couldn't pass up those Oreos.. They were everything I thought it was going to be. Sam was working behind the register she was amazing, super sweet and helpful she made sure to go over the menu with and all the extra things i could add. She was working with another gentlemen who was preparing the order. He was delightful very pleasant he really made it extra hard when I was passing by he kept saying "why not" You won't regret it" Listen if you're wanted a super nice treat while shopping in the Brandon Town Center Mall you should definitely try them out. They are right outside Books a Million, so again a place that easy to get to and leave out if you're in a rush. Sam thanks for making my afternoon feel like being at the fair, wanting nothing but the foods lol but less stressful of all the people and most importantly showing me that goodness not only comes with the items on your menu but the people like you and your staff working behind the counter. These were perfect in every way and with that added sea salt caramel drizzled on top I'm still shaking my head.

From the owner: We are located at Brandon mall. We serve delicious Funnel…read morecakes, Fried oreo’s ,Fried Brownie,Fried cheesecake,Ice cream,Boba tea, icecream Mochi,MiniMelts, Edible cookie dough and more

Great Service and Food! First time at this restaurant. We had Falafel. Next time we will try the…read morePizza.

I'm going to go on a limb and say (not lightly) that Turkish Kitchen is in the TOP 5 BEST…read moreRESTAURANTS in the Brandon/Riverview/Valrico area. I was blown away the first time I visited Turkish Kitchen here in Brandon. Tucked away in a plaza along the eastbound side of Bloomingdale Avenue, Turkish Kitchen is literally a diamond of a find. I stumbled upon the restaurant while I was in the middle of moving from Lutz to Valrico - so glad that I decided to stop here to try the food. I love Mediterranean food, and as I passed by Turkish Kitchen I figured that I finally satisfy my craving. There's a bit of beauty as you walk into the restaurant. Not sure how to really describe this, but there was an overall sense of invitation and welcome as you entered. You can tell that there were regulars that dined here, almost like an unspoken homage to the restaurants reputation. Everyone seemed to have their heads in their food which was a great sign that the food was going to be amazing. The smell of the food and spices permeated the dining area as you can take a look into the open kitchen that was there as you walked in. There's plentiful seating, but if you're looking for a hassle free experience, I would highly recommend making a reservation with the host here. The food here is nothing short of amazing. The fresh bread and oil mixture before the meal was incredibly delicious. I ordered the Adana Kebap which was amazing - the flavors blended well together along with the bed of rice it was served with. I capped this off with some fresh Turkish tea which is great in itself. The entire staff were incredibly friendly. My experience here was so good that I took my family here a second time shortly after they moved in after me! Would highly recommend to all locals and those venturing this way from Tampa proper!

Best key lime pie I have eaten! Peanut butter pie is…read moredelicious also. Winn Dixie sells them.

I must be the only person who didn't know that Mike's Pies is hidden in an office/warehouse space…read moreon Windhorst near Falkenburg Road. They've been there for 3 years now. I was still getting their key lime pies at Winn-Dixie up until this past week. For those who are not local, they started their business in Tampa over 30 years ago. The pies can be found nationally at restaurants and grocery stores. They happened to be one of many contestants in a pie contest on GMA recently which prompted me to look up their address. They are closer than I thought. As others have said, it's hidden. Thankfully I read the reviews stating that because it still took me a while to find it. I had also read that you need to call ahead if you want something specific, or during the holiday rush for pies. I went on a whim to see what they had available. They had many frozen pies, and I believe some were being held for pick up orders. She said there was one seasonal guava cheesecake left. At that point, I didn't even really care what other flavors they had. I think they had key lime, pecan, and others. It was guava that screamed the loudest to me. It was a very quick transaction after that. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes. I kept it in the car for a while because I had other errands to run. It defrosted enough were I could pull out a slice of it and pop the rest into the freezer (yep, it can be refrozen). These cheesecakes are already pre-sliced which is very convenient. Mind you, these are larger than any of the Mike's Pies sold at grocery stores. There are 12 big slices in this cheesecake. I couldn't wait for my slice to defrost. I went ahead and ate it partially frozen. It was the best cheesecake ever! The guava is not just on top of it. It's mixed inside the cheese cake. It had guava in every bite. It ended up being so creamy towards the end as it continued to defrost. Maybe because I took my sweet time savoring each bite. I so wish this flavor was on their regular local menu. I remember seeing it on the menu at Fat Willie's Fish Camp back in September but they ran out of it. I feel like this cheesecake was meant for me to find. I will get it again whenever it's back on the local menu. This cheesecake will have to last until then.